Hemp growing in the Texas Hill Country

Protect Texas Hemp.
Protect Texas Jobs.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is leading the charge to kill Texas' hemp industry.

SB5 threatens tens of thousands of jobs and billions in revenue. Join the fight today.

53,000+
Texans employed by hemp industry.
$5.5B
Annual revenue at risk.
53%
Texans oppose the ban.

Who's Really Behind SB5?

A portrait of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has taken major contributions from the alcohol lobby while pushing a ban on hemp products. Texans deserve better.

$250,000

from Silver Eagle Distributors

(Anheuser-Busch's Texas distributor)

$25,000

from Beer Alliance of Texas PAC

(Alcohol industry lobbying group)

Source: Texas Ethics Commission filings – via Austin County News Online

What SB5 Does

Bans Hemp Products

Eliminates ALL hemp-derived THC products (except CBD & CBG), severely limiting consumer choice and industry innovation.

Destroys Economic Impact

Threatens $10B in economic impact and $268M in tax revenue, devastating state and local economies across Texas.

Eliminates Jobs

Puts 53,000 Texas jobs at risk, displacing hardworking Texans and devastating small businesses statewide.

Hemp Supports Real Texans

Texas Farmer
Family Farmer

"Hemp kept our farm alive when other crops failed. SB5 would destroy everything we've built."

The Johnson family has farmed in Hill Country for 5 generations. Hemp diversified their income and created 12 new jobs.

Texas Shop Owner
Shop Owner

"We created jobs here at home. SB5 would shut our doors and put my employees out of work."

Maria's shop in Austin employs 8 people and supports local hemp farmers across Central Texas.

Texas Veteran
Veteran

"Hemp products keep me off stronger medications. SB5 would take away what's working for me."

James served two tours in Afghanistan. Hemp products have been crucial to his recovery and well-being.

Texas Lab Technician
Lab Technician

"These are good Texas jobs in every corner of the state. SB5 threatens our entire industry."

Sarah's lab employs 24 skilled workers in rural Texas, bringing high-tech jobs to her community.

The Texas State Capitol building in Austin.

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